Equipment

What the cap iron does The cap iron, also called the chipbreaker, sits on the plane iron and helps control […]

When a Hand Plane Is the Right Tool A hand plane is useful when a timber window sash is only

Why use a hand plane on painted timber edges? A hand plane can remove paint from a timber edge while

Choosing the right plane for a timber worktop Smoothing a timber worktop before fitting is usually a two-stage job: remove

When a board is twisted, cupped, or badly uneven, a smooth plane is the wrong tool to reach for first.

Planing to a marking knife line is one of the most reliable ways to produce a clean, accurate timber edge.

What “cuts tapered” means A hand plane cuts tapered when the board is noticeably thinner at one end or along

A twisted cabinet component is not fixed by simply smoothing the highest corner. That may make one face look flat